Synopsis: The Indian economy is facing a K-shaped problem even before the pandemic. But the pandemic worsened the K-shaped problem more. Introduction India has administered more than one billion Covid vaccines since it started its Covid vaccination drive in January. Out of India’s population of about 1.3 billion, 78%, or just over 1 billion, are… Continue reading Vax milestone and a K-shaped problem

Synopsis: As India’s energy demand grows, India needs to adopt a comprehensive policy to meet the present and future demands. Introduction Energy security is a condition where affordable power is available to everyone. As India grows and its energy demands increase, it faces the twin challenge as apart from energy generation it also has to… Continue reading A clean energy transition plan for India

Synopsis: Central banks across the world are facing a great challenge to control inflation Introduction The global financial crisis and the current pandemic are likely to reorient our thinking on conventional macroeconomics. For example, there are now serious doubts on the long-standing wisdom that the economy functions best with an “invisible hand” and with minimum… Continue reading Post-Covid economy needs intellectual re-evaluation

Synopsis: In the coming CoP26, India should insist on earlier pledges made by developed countries.  Introduction  The 26th meeting of United Nations’ Conference of Parties (CoP) is set to begin on November 1 in Glasgow. The focus of the meet (CoP 26) will be to have all nations commit to a ‘net zero’.  All countries… Continue reading Glasgow climate meet. India doesn’t rule out ‘net zero’ commitment

Synopsis: Analysis of the increasing instances of human-widlife conflict in Kashmir region, reasons behind such incidents and how administration is responding. Introduction In July, a four-year-old girl in a car was grabbed and killed by a leopard in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal area. In June, another four-year-old girl had beenm auled to death by a leopard… Continue reading Why drones are tracking wildlife in Kashmir

Synopsis: Democratic functioning may be an ideological imperative, operational choice, or legitimising tactic, but it is not an end in itself for a political party. Introduction Political parties play a key role in any democratic setup. Interestingly, the distribution of power within the political party plays a very important role in the functioning of the… Continue reading Is there a good way for a political party to achieve internal democracy

Synopsis: There is a need to give women candidates the required power which they deserve in legislature. Introduction Recently, Congress announced to allot 40% of seats for women in the coming UP elections. This initiates the debate of women giving the required representation in Parliament. What is the status of women in politics? Legislature: There is… Continue reading Beyond percentages: A test for promises on women’s representation